RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Washington (2026)

The top 25 of 191 CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1930.7 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.2/5
+0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$89K+$19K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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No facilities in this report have Medicaid acceptance data

The current scope has no matching facilities with a confirmed Medicaid acceptance flag. Remove the Medicaid filter or browse facility profiles individually.

State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Washington

#10of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 10 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+17.1%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.0 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover45.1%

    About the same as the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Washington →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Washington?

Washington has 193 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 191 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Washington?

Nursing homes in Washington average 3.2 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Washington is penalized?

Among Washington nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $89K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Washington compare with the national average?

Washington averages 3.2 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $89K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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